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For 15 minutes each week, best friends and Baylor students Benj Nopper and Collin Bass share stories to inspire people to chase their ambitions while finding joy in the journey. Follow the podcast on Instagram @benjandbass

Benj & Bass


    • May 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    So Long, Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 17:13


    Benj & Bass wrap up their journey of podcasting together as college students. As for the future, the guys will head to Dallas to start their professional careers in sales. Who knows what the future holds, but we appreciate your support throughout college!

    Availability: The Best Ability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 24:07


    In this episode, Collin and Benj reflect on key lessons learned through traveling abroad. *Editor's Note: the previous version of this episode had a bug with the file. This episode was recorded in April.

    The Best Ability is Availability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 24:16


    Benj & Bass discuss Collin's big research venture and lessons learned from going abroad

    Proactive Closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 19:05


    Benj & Bass reflect on goals for the new year, along with advice on what it really means to finish the race.

    Bass of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 21:56


    In this crossover episode, Collin is interviewed on Benj's new business podcast, the "Bears of Business Podcast." Collin discusses the power of exposure and the importance of making the next connection. Stay tuned for more content across both @benjandbass and @bearsofbusiness

    Three Presidents (ft. Jett Avery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 16:00


    Benj & Bass welcome thier great friend, Jett Avery, to talk about the value of leadership. Jett is the 8th Grade Class President at Williams Middle School and a multi-sport athlete in Rockwall, TX. Give Jett a follow @JettWillAvery and stay tuned for more updatesfrom @benjandbass

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 24:05


    Benj & Bass talk about building their dream team of people to work with and how they would go about building it.

    Shipping Up to Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 19:18


    Benj recaps his unusual adventure last week, while Collin turns the whole thing into a sermon illustration

    Dress for Success (Or Don't)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 19:39


    Collin stumbles into his bad habit of talking about the weather and breaks down his impressive Polo collection

    Just Make the Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 16:37


    Benj & Bass talk about adjusting their expectations to the rEaL woRLd and recap the chaos of the previous week

    Whose Was It to Begin With?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 16:58


    Benj & Bass are back and more motivated than ever for Season 6 (?). The guys banter about cliché questions people ask, discuss their mindset for senior year, and discuss practical tips for using technology to your advantage.

    Connecting the Dots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 15:20


    Benj & Bass reflect on being "old guys" on the Baylor campus, decide if they love or hate the trend of setting a "word of the year," and dissect the question: "if you could go back to your past self and give a piece of advice, what would it be?" Keep up with the guys on Instagram @benjandbass

    Benj & Bass Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 17:00


    Benj & Bass reflect on lessons learned--and crazy plastic water bottle obsessions--in the season finale.

    Is Stressing a Blessing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 16:27


    Benj & Bass break down typical stress factors in college students and suggest that stress can be a powerful tool, if channeled in a positive way.

    I am Ironman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 30:43


    30 weeks of training and 140.6 miles later, Collin Bass is an Ironman. Collin reflects on his monumental accomplishment and shares his biggest learning experiences. Follow @benjandbass for more content.

    Time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 15:55


    Time. Are you the person who constantly says, "I'll do that one day when I'm less busy" or "oh it's just a really busy week, maybe later"? If you aren't that person, then you definitely know someone who is. Benj & Bass break down the mystery and myths of time management.

    How to Master a (Rush) Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 16:44


    How many times in college do you find yourself bouncing from one quick conversation to the next? It is a routine for all of us, and it's actually pretty easy. But what can be difficult is sitting across the table from someone, trying to figure out where to steer an ~intentional~ (Baylor buzz word) conversation. Benj & Bass break down the art!

    Cellar Dwellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 30:19


    For the first time ever, Benj & Bass take the podcast to a professional recording studio in the basement of a library. The guys banter about some of their recent mistakes and discuss some recent PR emergencies.

    Four Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 15:52


    The Benj & Bass Podcast, formerly known as Freshman 15, launches into its fourth season of creating entertainment content for college students and young adults. Hosts Benj Nopper and Collin Bass preview the future of the show and its continued growth. Follow the guys on Instagram @benjandbass

    Light Bulbs and Snail Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 16:35


    Benj & Bass complain about each other's college living habits and launch a new initiative to expand the reach of the show.

    Rule One: Have Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 16:00


    Benj & Bass launch Season 3 by setting some new ground rules for the show. Stay tuned for more updates on Instagram @benjandbass as the guys expand their social media presence to YouTube and Tik Tok.

    Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 16:07


    Back from the break, Benj & Bass have lots of ground to cover. From Collin's new beard and life habits to Benj's new Yik Yak hobby and major life decisions, the guys have plenty to discuss in this week's episode.

    Crowds, Candles, and Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 15:46


    Benj & Bass record a special Saturday edition to reflect on Baylor's big upset win over Oklahoma and the importance of giving people a fair chance. Follow @benjandbass on Instagram for more F15-related updates.

    Gone Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 16:29


    Benj & Bass reflect on the importance of values, Bass catching bass, and Benj's towing incident.

    A Juggling Act (ft. Hunter Walker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 15:03


    Benj & Bass welcome mutual friend Hunter Walker to discuss identifying the things in life that actually matter as well as finding ministry within a profession. Connect with Hunter on Instagram @hunt_walker and stay tuned for more updates from @benjandbass

    The Best Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 16:00


    Halfway through the semester, Benj & Bass reflect on finding rest in perhaps the busiest season of the year.

    Old Friends (ft. Claire McFadden)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 15:27


    Benj & Bass welcome Auburn Tiger and close friend Claire McFadden to the show to discuss intentional interactions, the value of family, and finding the courage to make major life decisions. Follow Benj & Bass on Instagram @benjand bass and Claire McFadden @who.what.claire

    A Time for Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 15:46


    Benj & Bass hit the ground running after a two-week break and share their best advice on balancing a fun college experience with a heavy workload. Follow the guys on Instagram @benjandbass

    Born for the Big Moment ft. (Munzy Kabbara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 20:03


    Benj & Bass welcome 2020 Olympic swimmer Munzy Kabbara to the show to discuss the emotions and life lessons that came from representing Lebanon on the big stage in Tokyo. Munzy is a freshman at Texas A&M University and can be followed on Instagram @munzykabara and on his personal website www.munzykabbara.com

    Find Your Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 15:58


    Benj & Bass reflect on wisdom that they wish they would have known going into college. More specifically, they discuss the importance of being available and present in social settings.

    Less Talk, More Action (ft. Stone Davis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 15:37


    Benj & Bass welcome their entrepreneurial friend Stone Davis onto the show to discuss the importance of putting words into action and recognizing that in the end, we usually regret the risks that we don't take. Stone is a student at the University of Texas and the founder of Wonkers Swim, a new clothing line that specializes in swim trunks that contain waterproof pockets. Follow Stone on Instagram @thestonedavis and @wonkersswim

    Launch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 15:11


    Fresh off a pilot season of content that reached 13 different countries and thousands of unique listeners, best friends and (now) sophomores Benj Nopper and Collin Bass take the mic to outline the roadmap for what's next for the Freshman Fifteen podcast. The guys discuss the refined focus of the podcast (0:05), the new and improved studio (0:32), the future of F15 and its guests (1:32), the upcoming launch party (3:03), sophomore year expectations (4:11), relationships over organizations (7:10), the art of the story (9:38), review of the week (11:30), and the significance of their 15-minute episodes (13:02) Don't miss out on the Season 2 Launch Party on Friday, August 20, at Cameron Park at 6 PM, and be sure to give the guys a follow on Instagram @benjandbass

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    Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 17:55


    Benj & Bass close off season 1 by recapping their summers (0:26), Collin's mohawk experiment (2:15), podcast guest Jared Butler being selected by the Utah Jazz (6:41), life updates on season 1 guests (8:40), the growth of the podcast (10:36), what to expect in season 2 (13:32), and their favorite memories of the show so far (16:00--we broke our own rule here, sorry guys). Be sure to follow @benjandbass on Instagram for more updates, as well as our new LinkedIn page.

    Political Pundits (ft. Sutton Houser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 15:57


    In this episode, Benj and Collin welcome former Student Body President at Baylor, Sutton Houser, to the show to talk about self-improvement and becoming a leader.

    Enjoy College (ft. Rodney Bass)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 15:45


    In a Father's Day special, Collin welcomes his father, Rodney, to join the show live from the Bass Family RV. Rod shares his perspective on the maturing process that takes place in college and reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously.

    Get into the Groove (ft. Katie Groves)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 15:57


    In this episode, Katie Groves offers political advice to Benj & Bass and reflects on the fun memories that came from being extremely involved in college.

    Find Your Home (ft. Ashley Bass)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 15:32


    In this Mother's Day themed episode, Collin chats with his mom, Ashley, about finding a sense of home and belonging in college.

    Inch Wide, Mile Deep (ft. Trey Mena)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 15:28


    Benj & Bass chat with digital content creator Trey Mena (@treym.jpg) about using his gifts to serve a cause bigger than himself.

    Culture of JOY (ft. Jared Butler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 15:51


    Benj & Bass welcome Baylor Basketball star Jared Butler to the show to discuss his college journey and perspective beyond the basketball court.

    Edge of Glory (ft. Marie Marcalus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 15:36


    Benj & Bass welcome their dear friend Marie Marcalus to discuss what comes next after a college journey defined by self-growth.

    Say Yes (ft. Hunter Ryberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 15:37


    Benj & Bass welcome graduating senior Hunter Ryberg to the show to discuss the importance of making the most of the college experience

    A Day in the Life (ft. Harper Mayfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 15:16


    Benj & Bass welcome fellow podcast host Harper Mayfield to the show to discuss finding new passions in college, the life of an everyday student journalist, and Australian accents.

    Tommy (ft. Thomas Stigall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 15:28


    The guys welcome their friend Thomas "Tommy" Stigall onto the show to discuss his self-growth, the college decision-making process, and some of his favorite memories with Benj & Bass.

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    The Man In the Arena (ft. Dale Wallace)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 15:08


    The guys welcome Dale Wallace of Vertical Ministries to discuss his transformation from an active student on Baylor's campus to a minister to today's Baylor students.

    The Boys Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 15:57


    After featuring several outstanding guests, Benj & Bass go back to the basics: two guys, one microphone. As they approach the halfway mark of a chaotic second semester, they reflect on slowing things down and finding purpose.

    Campaigns and Talk Shows (ft. Drake Toll)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 15:58


    Benj & Bass welcome Baylor sophomore class president Drake Toll to discuss his career in the media industry as well as his numerous presidential campaigns.

    Big Love in the Little Things (ft. Lauren Kinney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 15:47


    Benj & Bass welcome author and influencer Lauren Kinney onto the show to discuss her personal experience in overcoming the challenges of starting college, which she documents in her book "Unshakeable." DM @benjandbass on Instagram for a signed copy of Unshakeable!

    The First Gent (ft. Brad Livingstone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 15:58


    Benj & Bass welcome Baylor's First Gentleman, Brad Livingstone, to offer advice to current college students and share about his journey of faith.

    Cuff Your Jeans (ft. Carlie Dill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 15:23


    In this episode, Benj and Bass welcome Carlie Dill (@carlieedill) onto the show to discuss her passion for Christ, cookies from Tiff's treats, and cuffed jeans. Make sure to follow the podcast @benjandbass for more daily updates and content!

    Follow Your Dreams (ft. Aly Jasso)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 15:39


    In this episode, Benj & Bass welcome a very special guest, Aly Jasso. Aly won the Instagram giveaway to be the first ever guest on Freshman Fifteen and joins the show to share her story about starting a business as a freshman in college. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Follow @benjandbass on Instagram for more updates.

    Fresh Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 15:25


    Back on campus at Baylor University for the first time in nearly two months, Benj & Bass discuss the excitement of starting the second semester. The guys also highlight the upcoming giveaway for the first ever guest on Freshman Fifteen! Be sure to stay tuned for updates by following @benjandbass on Instagram.

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